Richmond,VA : One person died in a car crash on Interstate 89 in Richmond Thursday July 30th 2015.

Authorities say one person died in a head-on car crash on Interstate 89 in Richmond Thursday evening.

State police say it happened just before 7:30 p.m. Thursday when a southbound car operated by Karri Benoir, 23, of Barre, crossed the median just north of exit 11. She was reported to be driving a 2004 Toyota Corolla.

Police say 30-year-old Brendon Cousino, of Richmond, who was northbound driving a 1999 Honda Civic, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Fire officials say Benoir was ejected from her car and had significant injuries. She was taken to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

A pickup truck was also involved in the wreck, but sustained minor damage.

State police confirmed that a preliminary investigation showed the vehicle driven by Benoir drifted across the median before the crash.

Vermont State Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance with the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Specifically, investigators would like to hear directly from anyone who may have witnessed the actions of the operators or vehicles just prior to the crash, and any other information witnesses may have about the operation of all three vehicles. At this time, no charges have been filed in relation to the incident.
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One dead in I-89 crash